First, it was a shame that this was an Elite 8 game. With the teams left in the field, this deserved to be a Final Four game. Two of the three best teams left, Hall of Fame coaches, and elite programs.
Secondly, Roger Ayers isn’t the sole reason Duke lost, but he is a major factor.
Wendell Carter Jr. couldn’t have played worse in the first 30 minutes of this game. He had three fouls in the first half with only three points and picked up his fourth early in the second half.